All Entries Tagged With: "The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat"
Making China’s Tallest Tower
Towering over the skyline, the Shanghai World Financial Center stands as an indomitable symbol of a city quickly reemerging as a global player. It became an instant icon when completed in 2008 and in the same year was recognized as the best tall building in the world by leading authority The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which called it “nothing short of genius.”
Burj Khalifa officially confirmed as world’s tallest building
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa has been officially confirmed as the world’s tallest building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has confirmed the Burj Khalifa’s status as the world’s tallest building at a height of 828m, following detailed examination of drawings submitted by building owner Emaar.
